Living and leading through uncertainty : developing leaders' capability for uncertainty / Kathy Bennett.

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Foreword by Salomè van Coller-Peter -- Introduction -- Part A. Setting the context. Leaders' experienced uncertainty -- The notion of a capability for uncertainty in leaders -- Part B. How leaders can develop their capability for uncertainty. An acceptance of uncertainty -- Learning agility -- Effective sense-making -- A sense of positive leader identity -- Relevant leadership practices during organisational uncertainty -- Part C. Implications for leadership development. How organisations can develop leaders' capability for uncertainty -- Appendix 1. Overview of research study.

"Today's leaders are experiencing unprecedented turbulence. Trying to reduce or deny this uncertainty is a futile exercise. Leaders now need to acquire the capability to deal with uncertainty. Leadership coach, Kathy Bennet offers organisations a comprehensive guide to develop this capability in their leaders. Her new book, Living and Leading Through Uncertainty offers an in-depth analysis of uncertainty coupled with self-reflective exercises to help leaders cope in a VUCA world. By weaving together practical techniques for enhancing leadership capability, together with inspiring real-life stories of leaders who embraced uncertainty, this book provides a simple, yet strong framework, to become a more resilient, adaptive leader. Living and Leading Through Uncertainty is a must-read for ALL business leaders, professionals and executive coaches."--Publisher's description.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-163) and index.

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